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FY 2024-25 APPROVED OPERATING BUDGET
General Fund
Parks and Recreation – Administration
100-312-001

Division Description
The Parks and Recreation Administration is responsible for optimizing resources and budget to maximize citizen
engagement with parks and leisure services in Grapevine. The division promotes opportunities in health and
wellness, education, conservation, and lifelong learning for all ages and abilities through digital media. It also strives
to be the premier Parks and Recreation Department in the State of Texas by leveraging all available resources and
building strong relationships with community partners and sponsors. The division offers cultural awareness
programs, environmental education, and stewardship opportunities for residents of all ages.

FY24 Division Accomplishments
 Completed Phase 1 of the Performance and Utilization Analysis for The REC and began Phase 2, which
includes concept design.
 Received approval in the FY25 budget to complete a Comprehensive Master Plan for the Parks and
Recreation Department.
 Began median enhancements throughout the City, including Phases 6 and 7 of the Green Ribbon projects,
and reclassified a position to create a compliance technician for quality control.
 Continued to evolve the Litter Ends with Us campaign to address litter concerns and raise awareness in
Grapevine.
 Partnered with MUSCO to make Oak Grove Baseball a test site for AI umpiring technology.
 Started Phase 1 construction of Settlers Park.
 Initiated restoration efforts from the TRA project.
 Achieved a 40% increase in attendance for the environmental lecture series (Eco Talks).
 Received a $42,680 solid waste grant from NCTCOG.

FY25 Division Goals and Objectives
 Optimize resources and budget to maximize citizen exposure to parks and leisure services in Grapevine.
 Promote the Department's opportunities in health and wellness, education, conservation, and lifelong
learning through digital media to all ages and abilities.
 Employ all available resources to become the premier Parks and Recreation Department in the State of
Texas.
 Build relationships with community partners and sponsors to provide opportunities for cultural awareness,
environmental education, and stewardship for residents of all ages.
 Pursue grants that support the mission of the Department.
 Host environmental education events, lectures, tours, and workshops for the community.
 Provide impactful and engaging volunteer opportunities that advance the Department’s mission.

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